Qiddiya Speed Park's Blade structure progresses amid construction updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:08 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Construction of Qiddiya Speed Park's elevated Turn 1, known as the Blade, is underway in Saudi Arabia, with recent images showing significant progress. This 70-meter structure, designed by Alexander Wurz and Hermann Tilke, is part of a SAR2 billion project aimed at creating a state-of-the-art motorsport venue. Qiddiya plans for the Speed Park to feature 21 corners, 80 garages, and a projected top speed above 325 km/h. The venue is scheduled to be completed in 2026, with expectations for a Formula 1 debut in 2028, replacing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The construction showcases ambitious engineering, merging racing surfaces with public roads.
- •Blade structure takes shape above the Saudi Arabian desert.
- •Project includes 21 corners and 80 garages for racing.
- •Construction aimed for completion in 2026.
- •Expected to host Formula 1 by 2028.
- •Investment for the track is SAR2 billion.
- 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — Saudi Arabia’s Crazy F1 Track Is Becoming Real as Qiddiya’s Speed Park Takes Shape in Update
"Qiddiya’s most absurd piece of racetrack is starting to look less like a rendering and more like a very large and successful construction project. New images taken this month and posted to X by motorsport analyst, presenter and commentator Ahmed…
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